Key International Agreements on Arms Control

Arms control plays a crucial role in promoting global security and peace by regulating the production, trade, and use of weapons. Several key international agreements have been established to address different aspects of arms control:

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

The NPT is a landmark treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting disarmament. It has significantly contributed to reducing the number of nuclear weapons globally.

Conventional Weapons Treaty

This treaty regulates the use of conventional weapons such as tanks, artillery, and small arms to minimize their impact on civilians during conflicts.

Chemical Weapons Convention

This agreement prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons, ensuring they are not used in warfare.

Biological Weapons Convention

The BWC bans the development, production, and stockpiling of biological weapons to prevent the use of biological agents in armed conflicts.

Missile Technology Control Regime

This regime aims to prevent the proliferation of missile technology capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction.

These agreements are crucial in promoting disarmament efforts worldwide, reducing the risk of conflicts, and enhancing global security and peace.